Michael Jackson Biopic Sets Digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray Dates — Here’s When You Can Watch at Home
Box-office smash Michael is moonwalking to your living room: digital drops first, with 4K UHD and Blu-ray right behind. Starring Jaafar Jackson as the King of Pop, Lionsgate’s biopic now has its at-home release dates — here’s when you can watch.
It seemed inevitable: the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' absolutely smashed it at the box office, drawing in fans from every corner and raking in a staggering $850 million globally. No real shocker, then, that Lionsgate is rolling out the red carpet for its digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray release very soon. If you've managed to avoid the tidal wave of buzz so far, you might want to brace yourself—the home release comes loaded with all the extras fans are probably dying to see.
When Can You Get Michael at Home?
The all-singing, all-dancing biopic hit US cinemas on 24 April 2026, but you won't have to wait too much longer to own it. Lionsgate's locked in 9 June 2026 as the date for digital, 4K Ultra HD, and Blu-ray. Circle it in your calendar, or don't, if you're still stubbornly keeping your DVDs in alphabetical order—it'll show up online regardless.
Who's Who in Jackson's World?
Antoine Fuqua (yes, the one behind Training Day) helms this whirlwind through Jackson’s life, and the casting is both bold and a bit of a talking point. The King of Pop himself is played by none other than Jaafar Jackson—Michael's actual nephew, which is either perfect or a bit odd depending on your views on showbiz dynasties.
The supporting cast includes:
- Nia Long (Are We There Yet?, Boyz n the Hood)
- Juliano Valdi (The Loud House)
- KeiLyn Durrel Jones (How to Die Alone)
- Laura Harrier (White Men Can't Jump)
- Miles Teller (Whiplash, Top Gun: Maverick)
- Colman Domingo (Sing Sing, Selma)
If you felt a certain era of American TV and film culture humming in the background, that's probably why.
Not Just Another Biopic
This flick doesn't just crank up a medley of hits and call it a day. It's meant to give you the epic highs—and plenty of lows—of Michael's journey. The scope covers the family home at Hayvenhurst, his Jackson 5 days, and arguably the most stratospheric rise in pop history. Whether or not it goes deep enough is for you to decide, but the fans have given it a wild 97% on Rotten Tomatoes' Popcornmeter, so they're clearly satisfied.
What's in the Blu-ray Box?
Lionsgate's home release isn't stingy on the bonus content. You're getting:
- 'Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough': A doc on the making of Michael
- 'Home Is Where His Heart Is': A closer look behind the gates of Hayvenhurst
- 'In the Mirror: Becoming Michael & Joe' Time-lapses
- 'In the Mirror: "Billie Jean" Time-lapse'
- 'In the Mirror: "Thriller" Zombie Time-lapse'
- 'In the Mirror: "Off the Wall" Time-lapse'
- 'In the Mirror: Joe Jackson Time-lapse'
- 'First Look'
- 'Becoming Michael'
- 'Before the Big Screen'
- 'On the Set of Michael'
- Trailers
There isn't exactly a shortage of 'how we did it' content here, which—if you're into the nitty-gritty of transformative makeup, choreography, or just want to see how on earth you craft 'Thriller' zombies, you'll be well sorted.
Big Numbers, Big Love
'Michael' cost $155 million to make, which, even by modern mega-biopic standards, is a fair old chunk. With box office receipts pushing past $850 million, it’s not only a runaway success for Lionsgate, but proof there’s still a mad appetite for pop music nostalgia to go with your popcorn.
The film's still running in cinemas, if you somehow missed it during its crowd-drawing stampede.